Alanis Morissette's former manager sentenced for stealing from her

Thursday, May 4, 2017
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The former business manager for Alanis Morissette has been sentenced to six years in prison for stealing $7.2 million from the singer and other clients.

Jonathan Todd Schwartz was on trial for wire fraud and tax crimes, accused of stealing about $4.8 million from Morissette alone, in addition to funds from pro athletes and other clients.
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Authorities said Schwartz had admitted withdrawing money belonging to Morissette between 2010 and 2014 for himself without her knowledge.

He had blamed his crimes on a gambling addiction, but prosecutors said the funds financed a lavish lifestyle.
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Morissette says Schwartz stole her trust along with her money and had his embezzlement continued, she would have gone bankrupt.

Morissette says her ex-manager stole in "a long, systematic, drawn-out and sinister manner."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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